Hi my name is Shaqulia, I am a junior in high school in the state of Georgia.I am currently taking a teacher cadet class at my high school because I am insterested in becoming an elementary school teacher. I don't know what grade level I will be working with yet, but I would love to work with kindergarden or first grade.I love small children and the interaction and hands on activities I will be able to do with them.
I wonder sometimes if it is harder to work with such small staudents because of their attention spand? I love children and would love to work with them one day.
Shaqulia,
I admire you for wanting to be a teacher. The children certainly need someone that cares about them and what they learn.
The young ones are a lot of fun. They can teach us to let go and enjoy life the way they do - not letting the little things of daily life get in the way of happiness.
Enjoy your time in the classromm next semester.
Posted by: Candy | October 19, 2005 at 12:31 PM
Shaquila,
Watching the world through the eyes of children in kindergarten or first grade must be loads of fun. I would imagine you will feel like you just opened a 128 color crayon box. Everyday will be different and fun.
I envy all the great days you have ahead of you.
Esta
Posted by: Esta | October 19, 2005 at 02:06 PM
Shaquila,
I want to comment on your observation that teaching young children might be a challenge due to their short attension spans.
I've been teaching for 16 years. In that time I noticed that although a few teachers seem to change grade levels every few years, most teachers find a grade level they really enjoy and stay there. I greatly enjoy working with fourth and fifth graders. When I work with first graders I find myself frustrated by what they cannot due. In contrast, my friend who teaches first grade asks me how I can stand teaching older children. To her they are rude and uncooperative.
I hope you have fun exploring different grade levels and find one that is a good match with your teaching style.
Posted by: Susan | October 19, 2005 at 08:34 PM
Hey Candy,
I am so sorry it took me so long to respond.We were unaware of how to do so. Thank you for your advice and your input it really means a lot to me. I am so excited about working with the students next semester. We only have one more week of school and when we come back after Christmas Break, off I go. Wish me luck!
Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Posted by: Shaqulia | December 08, 2005 at 05:53 AM
Hi Esta,
I am so sorry it took me so long to respond. I was unaware of how to do that. I thank you for your input. I loved the way you said "I would imagine you will feel like you just opened a 128 color crayon box. Everyday will be different and fun." That made me laugh and think about how true that might be. After we come back from Christmas break I will be at an elementary school working with first grade and I am so excited. Wish me lots of luck!
Happy Holidays!
Posted by: Shaqulia | December 08, 2005 at 06:03 AM
Hey Susan,
I am so sorry it took me so long to respond. I was unaware of how to do so. Thank you for you input it means a lot to me. It actually made me think if I really am capable of teaching young children, but it's always good to try it and see. When we come back from Christmas break I will be at an local elementary school working with first grade.I am so excited and I will keep you posted on my experience.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Posted by: Shaqulia | December 08, 2005 at 06:10 AM